American Samoa § 46.3208 - Defense precluded.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3208 — Defense precluded., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.3208. Defense precluded.
It is no defense to any prosecution for an offense in which the criminal responsibility of the defendant is based upon the conduct of another that: (1) the other person has been acquitted or has not been convicted or has been convicted of some other offense or degree of offense or lacked criminal capacity or was unaware of the defendant’s criminal purpose or is immune from prosecution or is not amenable to Justice; or (2) the defendant does not belong to that class of persons who was legally capable of committing the offense in an individual capacity. Research Guide: MCC 562.046, 15 ASC 2, 15 ASC 3.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 46.3208
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 46.3208 cover?
Section 46.3208 ("Defense precluded.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 46.3208?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 46.3208 apply to my situation?
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